Analysis of the Relationship between Characteristics and Other Factors with Work Stress in Construction Workers in Cilangkap, Jakarta

Abstract

Work stress is an occupational health issue that is increasingly receiving global attention because it impacts worker productivity and well-being. The Labor Force Survey (LFS) of work-related stress cases in America in 2020 reported 828,000 cases of work-related stress in the industrial sector. In the Cilangkap Construction Company, Jakarta, the stress level is also reflected in the drastic decrease in the number of workers, from 177 to 60 workers gradually in the past month. This is thought to be caused by the increasingly heavy mental burden if workers continue their work, so they choose to quit or not continue their employment. This study aims to analyze the relationship between characteristics and other factors with work stress in Cilangkap Construction Company, Jakarta 2025. This study uses a quantitative method with a cross-sectional approach and analytical quantitative research type. Data analysis uses the Chi-Square Test for bivariate analysis. There is a relationship between workload (p = 0.013), financial difficulties (p = 0.032), and length of service (p = 0.027) with work stress. There was no correlation between age (p=0.553) and education level (p=0.388) and work stress. The majority of construction workers in Cilangkap, Jakarta, experience work stress, influenced by workload, financial difficulties, and length of service. Companies need to pay attention to workload management, provide financial support, and create a healthy work environment to reduce worker stress levels.